Drop Earrings
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...
20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s European Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Topaz, Quartz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, M...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, Whi...
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Titanium
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Titanium
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Earrings
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterl...
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Quartz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Brown Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond, Pearl and Antique Drop Earrings
Earrings are a timeless accessory. Women have been wearing studs and hoops in civilizations as far back as Ancient Egypt. Diamond drop earrings, pearl versions and other antique drop earrings have a long history as well.
While hoops will always be beautiful, drop earrings hold their own as dazzling accessories, and jewelry designers have explored different variations on this style of earring over time.
Although the term is often misapplied, true drop earrings are characterized by a long lean line ending in a pear-shaped stone that drops just below the earlobe. These accessories were popular in the Art Deco era, which encompassed the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design.
There were many influences on Art Deco jewelry; among them, the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. Today, the popularity of long Art Deco drop earrings can be attributed to the influence of Coco Chanel. These earrings are frequently characterized by simple shapes, clean lines and an integration of colorful stones such as blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies to accent the pieces’ diamonds. Indeed, during the 20th century, as technology for diamond cutting improved, diamond drop earrings and other diamond jewelry came into wide popularity. Formal examples of diamond drop earrings pair perfectly with a cocktail dress or fancy pantsuit, while gem-set and gold drop earrings make great daytime accessories.
While there are at least several types of earrings you could be wearing right now, drop earrings work well for anyone who favors a minimalist look. Whatever the occasion, find a wide range of antique, diamond and pearl drop earrings on 1stDibs.